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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1947

Page

2

RAF Spotter Planes Watch Skies for Refugee Ship

RAF spotter planes roved the eastern Mediterranean as reports tied a Jewish refugee ship named Blue to Algiers en route to Palestine. In Tel Aviv clashes between Jewish factions injured at least 12, with Molotov bombs and fires reported. Britain weighs referring Palestine to the UN as Arab and Jewish leaders reject the latest plan. A tropical Hercules moth with four wing windows was noted, its wings clear enough to read print.

Ry Ter L. Davidson Jerusalem RAF Mediterranean Algiers Palestine Marseailles Ese Tel Aviv Irgun Zvai Leumi Hashemir Hatzair Loca Shertok Ernest Bevin Arthur Creech Jones Oreign

Krug to Make Trip to Tokyo

Secretary of the Interior J A Krug will fly to Tokyo to confer with General Douglas MacArthur on US responsibilities in the Pacific Islands. He will visit Samoa, Guam, and Okinawa en route and depart next Tuesday in an army transport plane accompanied by army and navy officers and Interior officials including H Rex Lee, C Girard Davidson, and Carlton Skinner.

Washington Secretary of the Interior J. A Tokyo Douglas MacArthur United States Pacific Islands Krug Samoa Guam Okinawa Japan Army Transport Command Army Navy Interior Department H. Rex Lee Division of Territories and Inland Possessions C. Girard Davidson Carlton Skinner

Statewide bill on international log rule faces lumber dealer opposition

The House Agriculture Committee will hold a public hearing on Rep Alonzo Edwards Greene bill to adopt the international log rule as the standard for board feet in lumber The measure mirrors a 1943 push that failed in the Senate as lumber dealers resist state regulation while agricultural groups back the rule The scene reflects a broader battle between farm groups and the lumber trade over measuring logs and ensuring full value for sellers

Alonzo Edwards Greene Edwards House Agriculture Committee Sen Parker Buncombe Lee Weathers Cleveland General Assembly House Senate N. C State Grange

Dentist Hates The Dentist Says Pain Is Mild

Dr. G. A. C. Jennings of Richmond Virginia told Chicago Dental Society members he dislikes going to dentists as much as patients do. He called dentists inconsiderate devils for limiting his spitting and seating him uncomfortably and urged a businesslike approach with children by explaining the process.

Chicago Richmond G. A. C. Jennings

Government plans and weather crisis actions amid energy shortage

The report details 10 tons of food planned for Staffordshire, troop deployments to clear snow blocked roads, radar patrol boats to escort coal ships, and submarines piping power to London. It notes a five hour daily electricity ban with mixed public compliance and hints at possible extension as fuel shortages strain power stations and transport.

Royal Air Force Staffordshire Thames London Fuel Ministry Air Ministry

Flood project funding questioned by engineers and Folger

Engineers warned the four dam plan could take six to seven years longer than expected and urged Congress to provide full funding now. Folger argued the flood control cost is the minimum needed and criticized slicing funds into multiple appropriations. He noted the project began as a power project and has been reduced already.

Congress Folger

Austin presses arms commission scope to lock atomic secrets

Austin demands a firm, immediate settlement of the arms commission scope to prevent any opening of American atomic bomb secrets. Gromyko accuses Austin of stubbornness over separating the arms commission from the U S atomic energy commission, while Cadogan asks if the arms panel can intrude into the atomic energy field.

Cadogan Gromyko

Possible successor named for state auditor Pou

Governor Cherry may name a successor to George Ross Pou 52 state auditor buried in Smithfield. candidates include Bill Kizziah H J Hatcher Francis E Liles Heber Clark Nathan Yelton Josephine Rand. Pou died of a heart attack while visiting in Rock Hill S C burial in Riverside cemetery Smithfield service held with honorary pallbearers and delegation. survivors include widow two daughters and a son.

Raleigh Cherry George Ross Pou Smithfield Bill Kizziah Salisbury Register of Deeds Rowan County Ninth Congressional District Democratic Executive Committee H. J. Hatcher Burke State Highway Patrol Francis E. Liles Anson County Heber Clark Nathan Yelton Retirement Commission Josephine Rand Pou Peter Shire Rock Hill S. C O. Max Gardner Shelby St. Paul's Episcopal Church James McDowell Dick Church of the Good Shepherd Riverside Cemetery Council of State General Assembly Edward A. Pou Caroline Shrie Pou Lillian Long Sanders

Memo to Hank Greenberg and sports headlines satire

The roundup jokes about Hank Greenberg earning 860000 a year for a few hours work and jokes about signing contracts in sports. It notes Wimbledon tickets sold out and reactions to boxing match plans. It mentions Malette graduates, Glenn Davis golf score, Wisconsin bowling, and Charley Burley bout postpleurisy with Lytell next week.

New York Hank Greenberg Mal Malette Norfolk Syracuse U. School of Journalism Glenn Davis Wisconsin American Bowling Congress Don Hutson Green Bay Don Charley Burley Baltimore Bert Lytell Charley

School relay entries in New York A. S. track meet

48 entries compete in three boy relay races at New York A. S. meet. Westerly R. I. high school has 83 straight regular season basketball wins and four consecutive state class B titles. Boston area notes report James Federico's team beating Shewsbury 92 85 and Texas Wesleyan earns a bid to the Garden Invitation tournament.

New York A. S Westerly R. L Boston James Federico Shewsbury Mass Texas Wesleyan

Miners Idle on Lincoln Birthday in Scranton

Pennsylvania coal mines idle today to honor Abraham Lincoln's birthday. The day also marks the 67th birthday of John L. Lewis, head of the United Mine Workers Union, though Lewis says workers stay away from the pits because of Lincoln’s anniversary, not his.

Scranton Pennsylvania Abraham Lincoln John L. Lewis AFL United Mine Workers Union Lewis Lincoln

Lilienthal nomination stirs Senate clash over air safety and power

The House studies air safety amid concerns over plane congestion as Senator McKellar blocks Lilienthal's AEC chair bid. Taft and Wherry oppose, Vandenberg cautious, debate risk to Taft's prospects and party harmony. McKellar seeks more witnesses while Hickenlooper aims to finish hearings soon.

Ciation House Commerce Committee House K. D. McKellar Dtenn David E. Lilienthal Atomic Energy Commission Senate McKellar Lilienthal Tennessee Valley Authority Tennessee Democrat Bridges Appropriations Committee Erry Neb Taft Ohio Republican Policy Committee Vandenberg R-Mich Foreign Relations Committee Atomic Committee Wherry TVA Hickenlooper Iown A. E. Morgan Sterday

CIO Plans Drive to Organize Cone Mills Workers

William Smith, CIO state organizing director, announced a drive to organize about 3 500 workers at Cone textile mills in Greensboro starting Saturday. Alex Bowie leads the staff with an advisory committee including Maurice Dineen Juno Rantane and Robert Sheard as they build on recent Rockingham victories and plan a mass meeting in Greensboro with CIO organizers and union committees in attendance.

Charlotte CIO William Smith Cone Textile Greensboro Smith Revolution Alex Bowie Maurice Dineen Bowie Juno Rantane Robert Sheard Rockingham Pee Dee Mills

Labor Royalty Fight Spurs Labor War and Mine Wages

The five cent a ton welfare fund is drawing united mine workers protests as officials warn a new strike by July 1 unless Congress acts. Johnston notes the wage pact and government seizure of pits last spring shaped current talks with Lewis. The Smith Connally act provisions expire June 30, risking private ownership of mines, while the Lucia Cutoff Bridge across Great Salt Lake stands 12 miles long.

United Mines Workers’ Welfare Fund Congress Lewis Ohnston Senate Labor Committee House Earl F. Reed Weirton Steel Company Rep. Case R-Sd Brookings — Institution Mine Union Welfare Fund Johnston UMW

Radio Schedule Matrix with Daily Network Lineup

Eastern time listed program grid shows multiple shows across networks with repeats and varied segments. Includes Page Farrell Dick Tracy Buck Rogers Superman Sky King Red Barber News World News Commentary and various musical and comedy programs through 2:00 am with local relay variations.

Farrell Abe Treasury Dbs Tennessee Jed Abe Dick Tracy Tom Mix Mbs Abc Quincy Howe Ebs Abc-East Terry Abc-West Hop Harrigan Mbs-West Cbs the Cbs Jack Armatrong Lowell Thomas Nbe World News Nbc-Basic Chbbs Abec Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Dhs Elmer Davis Abe Carolyn Gilbert Abe Ellery Queen Dbbs Lone Ranger Abe Cecil Brown Kaltenborn Abe Bill Brandt Dennis Day Jack Carson Abner Skip Farrell Great Gildersleeve Abe Jean Hersholt Christian Piper Ana Frank Morgan Hollywood Players Bing Crosby Ihayw Kyser Henry Morgan Abc the Abc Basic Nde Cbs News Abc News

Declaration Scrap of Paper Questioned Mecklenburg Claim

Raleigh report notes the House education committee voted unfavorably on a bill by Rep. Dellinger to declare the Mecklenburg declaration authentic and date it to May 20 1775. Critics argued over the date while the state board of education opposed the measure. USDA chemists announced a non swelling wood enabling drawers and doors to stop sticking.

Raleigh House Education Committee Dellinger Gaston Mecklenburg State Board of Education

Add 314 To Paralysis Fund Collections

The High Point March of Dimes campaign reports a morning update showing 314 dollars added toward a 4000 dollar goal. Campaign chairman Claude O’Brien notes a total of 1380.51 dollars raised so far with the drive ending Saturday and plans to boost last day collections.

Claude O'Brien General Fund Cam High Point O’brien

Europe Faces Ice Bound Crisis and Cold Weather

Europe endures extreme cold with ice bound seas and disrupted transport. Finland's largest ice breaker was ceded to Russia as war reparation while Denmark and Norway brace for rationing and damaged wheat. Rome and Italy see rain and cooling as Britain awaits extended very cold spell.

Finland Russia Norway Denmark Belgium Netherlands Rome Italian British Isles London Air Ministry

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